The militants then wrote “Mosque of Martyrs” and “There is no god but Allah” on the walls of the church after they held prayers.
The church’s pastor, Rev. Menassa Nesseim, said Thursday, “We have been unable to get into the church building since the attack on August 14 following the Muslim Brotherhood’s sit-ins in Rabaa Adaweya and Nahda squares were broken up.
He added that the church and the apartment of the pastor were looted, Moreover, the first floor, which includes a hall for prayer, and the second floor, which contains the pastor’s residence and service offices, were destroyed.
Rev. Nesseim explained that the building has not been inspected by the public prosecutor or the committees of the armed forces tasked with inspecting destroyed houses of worship in order to begin the restoration process. He said Copts are afraid to approach the church.
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